keep in Japanese
keep in Japanese is 確保, 保持, 保つ — keep means to hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
keep in Japanese
確保
Pronounced: kakuho
保持
Pronounced: hoji
(ditransitive) To maintain the condition of; to preserve in a certain state.
保つ
Pronounced: tamotsu
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
飼う
Pronounced: kau
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
保持
Pronounced: hoji
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
抑止
Pronounced: yokushi
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
残る
Pronounced: nokoru
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
留まる
Pronounced: tomaru
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
What does "keep" mean?
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verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
"You can keep the book, I have another copy."
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verb To continue doing something, or to stay in a particular state.
"Keep going, we're nearly there."
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verb To look after, guard, or support someone or something.
"They keep chickens in the back garden."
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verb To honour or fulfil a promise, rule, or appointment.
"She always keeps her word."
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keep in a sentence
- You can keep the book, I have another copy.
- She kept all her old letters in a box.
- Keep going, we're nearly there.
- Please keep quiet during the performance.
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What is "keep" in Japanese?
"keep" in Japanese is 確保, 保持, 保つ. keep means: To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
How do you pronounce 確保?
"keep" in Japanese is 確保, pronounced "kakuho".
How do you use "keep" in a sentence?
Example: "You can keep the book, I have another copy." In Japanese, "keep" is 確保, 保持, 保つ.
Are there other ways to say "keep" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "keep": 確保, 保持, 保つ, 飼う, 抑止, 残る.
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